Buyer, Commercial Hardware Procurement

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Professional development support

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated Buyer to join our Commercial Procurement team in Costa Mesa, California. In this role, you will manage procurement activities, supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of key materials.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of technical procurement experience. Join us and make a difference in national security while advancing your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not local.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and monitor performance.
• Resolve supply chain disruptions and delivery delays.
• Monitor and expedite orders to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Track procurement KPIs and streamline processes.

Skills

Technical procurement

Supplier coordination

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Job

We are seeking a highly motivated Buyer to join our Commercial Procurement team. In this role, you will support procurement activities for key programs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on‑time delivery of critical materials and services. This position is ideal for someone hungry to grow, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a high‑growth, mission‑driven company.

• Opportunity for Growth: Be part of a scaling organization with endless opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Gain hands‑on experience in procurement and supply chain operations.
• Fast‑Paced Environment: Work on cutting‑edge technology with a dynamic, innovative team.
• Impactful Work: Support critical programs that make a difference in national security.

What You’ll Do

• Purchase Order Management: Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.
• Supplier Coordination: Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues to keep projects on track.
• Order Tracking: Monitor and expedite orders to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to align procurement with company goals.
• Data & Process Management: Maintain accurate records, track procurement KPIs, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field
• 2+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Salary Range

$98,000—$130,000 USD

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with match, professional development support, and equity grants as part of our total compensation package.